Dee Knight: Speaking Up for Peace

Have you ever heard of someone who uses their words to help make the world a better place? Dee Knight is one of those people! Dee is a writer who has spent many years speaking up for peace, fairness, and kindness all around the world.

Dee’s writing has been part of important groups like Veterans For Peace News, Courage To Resist, Workers World, Covert Action Magazine, LA Progressive, Hollywood Progressive, and Counterpunch. These are all groups that care a lot about making sure people are treated fairly and that there is less fighting in the world.

Dee believes something very important: China is not our enemy.

Let’s take a minute to talk about what that means.

Why Talk About Peace?

Sometimes grown-ups in different countries argue with each other. Sometimes, sadly, they even fight wars. But many people, like Dee, believe that fighting doesn’t solve problems. Instead, they think talking, listening, and understanding are much better ways to make the world a safer and happier place.

Dee writes articles and stories to help people understand why we should work together instead of fighting. He talks to readers and says, “Hey, let’s be friends instead of enemies!”

What Does “China Is Not Our Enemy” Mean?

You might hear on the news that some people say we should be scared of China. But Dee wants to remind everyone that just because a country is different from ours, it doesn’t mean they are bad.

China is a country with lots of smart, hardworking people, just like America. They love their families, they go to school, they play sports, and they have dreams for the future, just like you do.

When Dee says, “China is not our enemy,” he means that we should not be looking for reasons to fight. We should be looking for ways to be friends. We should try to understand each other and work together to make the world better.

Imagine if you went to a new school and someone said, “Be careful of that kid over there!” without even knowing them. Wouldn’t it be better to talk to them first and find out if they could be your friend? That’s exactly what Dee is saying about countries like China.

Where Can You Read Dee’s Work?

Dee writes in places like

• Veterans For Peace News: a group made up of people who used to be soldiers and now work for peace.
  
• Courage to Resist: a group that helps people who are brave enough to say no to fighting in wars.
  
• Workers World: a place where writers talk about how workers (like teachers, nurses, and delivery drivers) can be treated better.
  
• Covert Action Magazine: where writers tell true stories about what happens behind the scenes in governments.
  
• LA Progressive and Hollywood Progressive: magazines that share ideas about how to make our country fairer.
  
• Counterpunch: a magazine where writers speak up for people who don’t always get heard.
  

These are all places where people care a lot about peace, fairness, and justice!

Why Should Kids Care About This?

You might be thinking, “I’m just a kid. What can I do about peace?” But guess what? Kids are amazing! Kids can ask good questions, learn the truth, and share kindness with others. When you grow up, you can be part of making the world better, too.

Dee believes that everyone, no matter how young, can help build a more peaceful world. It starts with learning the truth, listening to others, and remembering that different doesn’t mean bad.

If we remember that people in other countries are just like us, it’s a lot easier to be friends, not enemies.

How Can You Help?

Here are a few small things you can do, even now:

• Learn about other countries: Read books, watch videos, and ask questions about how kids live in other parts of the world.
  
• Be kind to everyone: Even people who seem different from you.
  
• Speak up for peace: When you hear people talking badly about others, ask, “Is that true?”
  
• Share what you know: Tell your friends and family that being different is okay!
  

When you grow up, you can keep learning and maybe even become a writer like Dee Knight, using your words to help bring more peace to the world.

If you want to learn more about Dee Knight and the work he’s doing, you can visit his website here: https://deeknight.blog/.

Remember: China is not our enemy. And neither are other people who are different from us. Together, we can build a world full of peace, friendship, and understanding!